Stockton Council has received a planning application for the change of use of 28 High Street from a retail space to an eatery.

“The reason for this is that we want to change the existing site from an empty former retail unit to something we think the area is really missing which is a fully vegan cafe/restaurant,” reads the design and access statements.

“To make this possible there will be no alterations to the exterior of the building and the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and protect and preserve the listed building and its settings.

“There will be only minor interior changes to the building such as fitting a small bar and kitchen with the correct ventilation and extractor fans that are required.”

It adds: “The settings will also easily be able to cope with the minor amount of traffic the proposal will bring and the parking in the area will also be able to facilitate the potential customers.

“The proposal won’t have any adverse impact on residential amenity in terms of smell, noise, litter fumes and disturbance.”

The application form states the restaurant will serve food, drink, and provide a takeaway service.